Adelaide United Clinch Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller Against Brisbane Roar

Adelaide United managed to withstand a late surge from Brisbane Roar to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory at Suncorp Stadium.

The match kicked off with an early goal from Brisbane’s Henry Hore, setting the tone for an action-packed encounter from the onset.

Despite falling behind initially, Adelaide staged a swift comeback with two quick goals from Hiroshi Ibusuki to take the lead.

Stefan Mauk and Harry Van der Saag further extended Adelaide’s advantage, seemingly putting the game beyond Brisbane’s reach.

Brisbane Roar, however, mounted a dramatic resurgence, culminating in a late charge spearheaded by Thomas Waddingham and Henry Hore.

Despite Waddingham hitting the crossbar in the final minutes, Adelaide managed to hold on to their narrow lead and clinch the three points.

This result solidifies Adelaide United’s eighth-place finish in the season and secures their automatic qualification for the Australia Cup Round of 32, at the expense of Brisbane Roar who now must contest a pre-season playoff for qualification.

The match witnessed notable performances from key players including Ibusuki, Mauk, and Waddingham who each made significant impacts throughout the thrilling encounter.